The lymphadenectomy around esophageal hiatus in 4K laparoscopic gastrectomy with the surgeon on left position / 中华消化外科杂志

ABSTRACT

The lymphadenectomy around esophageal hiatus during the laparoscopic gastrectomy has been a conflict issue. The 4K laparoscopic technique take the advantages in recognition of vessel, nerve, lymph node and fat tissues. Therefore, the detailed anatomy under the 4K laparoscopy can significantly reduce the volume of intraoperative blood loss, and accurately the extent of lymph node dissection. The author discusses the extent and steps for lymphadenectomy around esophageal hiatus in 4K laparoscopic gastrectomy with the surgeon on left position.